Privacy FAQs
How much does it cost to register my cameras?
CAMERA REGISTRATION IS FREE. Registering a camera does not require any cost or additional hardware. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies will simply obtain a map of the registered cameras and will not have access to any live streaming capabilities. The registry makes it easier for investigators to contact camera owners for a digital footage request when a crime or incident occurs in the vicinity. Many times, the owner can fulfill the request electronically, and it doesn’t require an deputy visit.
How does the camera registry work?
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office camera registry is a way to easily locate the nearest cameras in a designated area during an investigation, emergency event, or emergency response. In the past, investigators had to rely on eyewitnesses and piece together pertinent information over days and sometimes months. The camera registry gives private residents and business owners the ability to register their cameras to an online portal, only accessible through permission, for law enforcement to quickly and easily identify and cameras to create a map of relevant cameras that could have obtained actionable evidence of crimes and life-saving data.
Can the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office remotely access my cameras at any time?
No. Registering cameras means that the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office will know where your cameras are located in the event of a crime, missing person or critical incident. There is no direct access to any privately-owned cameras and the registry is only used to request footage if an incident were to occur in their vicinity. Camera owners who also choose to purchase a FūsusCORE device can choose how and when their cameras are accessible to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Who has access to the camera map?
Only authorized Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office users have access to the camera registry map.
Can I unsubscribe from the camera registry, and change or delete my information?
Yes. Please contact connect@fusus.com if you need to adjust or delete your registration information.
Can my cameras be accessed without my knowledge?
No. Both the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office and Fūsus policies require the camera owner to give written permission to access cameras for any reason. Camera access and settings are also entirely controlled by the camera owner.
Can the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office override my access settings to remotely access my cameras at any time?
No. Access is strictly a one-way system, which means that the owner's policy settings cannot be overridden remotely by the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office or Fūsus.
Can I register a doorbell camera?
Yes. You can register all cameras operating at your property. Camera owners who also choose to purchase a FūsusCORE device may be able to allow access to the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office real-time access to some cameras. Please note that some cloud-based camera systems may not allow for real-time access, but you are still encouraged to register those cameras.
How does the panic button functionality work?
Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, through Fūsus, can equip locations, upon request, with virtual panic buttons in the form of a smartphone app. In the event of an emergency, such as a fire, an active and serious crime, or active shooter situation, the panic buttons can be used to send an immediate alert to first responders and activate the streaming functionality of connected, authorized cameras. If you are interested in this functionality, please contact us at info@lpso.net.
Will facial recognition technology be used?
No. Fūsus does not employ facial recognition technology or integrate with any facial recognition technology systems.
Is the FūsusCORE secure?
Yes. The data is secured with AES 256-bit encryption at rest, in transit, and in the cloud. The FūsusCORE establishes a secure connection with TLS 1.3 allowing outbound traffic to AWS GovCloud. Once data reaches the FūsusONE CJIS-compliant cloud storage location, hosted on AWS Gov-Cloud servers, data is redundantly stored in multiple, geographically separated storage locations, or zones, to ensure over 99.9999% reliability and durability of data.
Is FūsusONE Secure?
Yes. FūsusONE, the platform Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office will use to compile all relevant information in one place, adheres to the highest standards of security for access to, transfer, and sharing of Criminal Justice Information according to CJIS standards. All data that is accessible within FūsusONE is encrypted at rest, in transit, and in its cloud hosted location. Access to databases is restricted by strict networking rules. All Fūsus Employees involved in CJIS-related software development undergo an extensive screening process, including background checks and fingerprinting.